According to  “reliable sources close to Microsoft” the game has been dated for 6 November and an announcement will be made officially sometime today.

This is according to The Verge (not the recently cancelled SA gaming show) who substantiate the claim of an announcement today with the fact that Major Nelson himself has hinted at a major (he-he) announcement which is due with the help of @TeamCoco – “official news & info tweets from Team Coco headquarters. For Conan O’Brien”.  To be fair, if the Major says it, I’m all ears.  Still doesn’t mean it will be the date.  Maybe it’s the announcement of a Beta.  Or that Master Chief is changing gender.  Or the ending will be multiple choice…

Major Nelson: “Look for #Halo4 news on the way in the next 24 hours. Hint: @TeamCoco plays a part!”

Alison Stroll (Senior Producer at 343 Industries) echoed the good Major: “A little birdy (or was it Andy?) told us @TeamCocowill have some big Halo 4 news tomorrow. Stay tuned! #incoming #wakeupjon“.